RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Buckley, Rita
T1 Valvular Heart Disease — From Clinic to Catheter Strategies
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2011
FD SAGE Publications
VO 11
IS 15
SP 22
OP 23
DO 10.1177/155989771115014
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/11/15/22.abstract
AB This article discusses variables that put patients who are undergoing aortic valve replacement at increased risk; the impact of these factors on morbidity and mortality; and the validity of standardized risk algorithms. Additional topics include aortic valve technology, mitral valve technology, and decision-making strategies in patients with advanced valvular disease.